HICKS, Morley, (American, 1877-1959): Maritime fishing scene, OIL/Board, incised signature lower right and dated 1910, 24'' x 10''. Period gilded frame, 12 3/4'' x 26 3/4''. A Milwaukee painter, Morley Hicks was born in Picton, Ontario, Canada. He studied at the Milwaukee Art Students League and with George Oberteuffer. He exhibited at the Milwaukee Art Institute in the 1930s and the Art Institute of Chicago in 1941-1943. He belonged to the Wisconsin Painters and Sculptors.
CONDITION: Needs cleaning, craquelure throughout, minor paint flake. Wear to frame.